Cool Jerk

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“Cool Jerk”
Single by Go-Go's from the album Greatest
Released	1991
Format	CD single
Recorded	1990-1991
Genre	Alternative rock
Label	I.R.S.
Writer(s)	Donald Storball
Producer	Martin Rushent
Go-Go's singles chronology
"Yes or No" (1984) "Cool Jerk" (1991) "The Whole World Lost Its Head" (1994)

"Cool Jerk" is a popular song written by Donald Storball and originally performed by The Capitols. Released in 1966, it reached the number two position on the American R&B chart and number seven on the pop chart. The backing track for this song was actually recorded (secretly) by the Motown house band The Funk Brothers. The Go-Go's, Todd Rundgren, and The Creation have covered the song. Todd Rundgren did his version in an odd time signature (7/4), giving an obviously jerky feel to the song. A popular cover was also performed by Uncle Frank in the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

[edit] The Go-Go's version

The Go-Go's made a version of the song for their album Greatest. They released as a single in 1991.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Cool Jerk" (7" edit)
2. "Cool Jerk" (LP version)

[edit] Chart positions

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